Program Officer at Vaccine Network for Disease Control (VNDC)

Vaccine Network for Disease Control is a woman-led, women- adolescent- and children-focused organization that delivers effective programs in the areas of Health and socio-economic development (Education, Economic Empowerment, Gender Equity and Capacity-building). At VNDC, we believe that every ill that hinders health and development is a dis-ease and the solutions are the vaccines.

We are recruiting to fill the position below

Job Title: Program Officer

Location: Abuja
Job type: Full-time
Department: Programs
Reports To: Program Manager

Description

• Are you passionate about public health, community engagement, and making a measurable difference?
• We are seeking a dedicated Program Officer to support the planning, implementation, coordination, and reporting of impactful health and development programmes.
• If you are organized, proactive, and eager to contribute to initiatives that strengthen communities and improve health outcomes, we encourage you to apply.
• Join our mission to build healthier, more resilient communities.

Job Summary

• The Program Officer supports the implementation, coordination, monitoring, and reporting of organizational programs and projects.
• The role works closely with the Program Manager and other departments to ensure activities are executed and project objectives are achieved.

Key Responsibilities

• Program Implementation
• Monitoring and Reporting
• Stakeholder Coordination
• Administrative Support
• Compliance
• Proposal and Research Support

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Timely completion of assigned project activities.
• Quality and timeliness of reports.
• Accuracy and completeness of project documentation.
• Effective stakeholder engagement.
• Compliance with donor and organizational requirements.
• Achievement of assigned project deliverables.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Public Health, Social Sciences, Development Studies, Nursing, or a related field.
• Must have 2-4 years of relevant experience implementing development or public health programs.
• Experience working with NGOs or donor-funded projects is an advantage.

Skills and Competencies:

• Good project coordination and organizational skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Excellent report writing and documentation skills.
• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

Application Closing Date
31st July, 2026.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Applications to: hr@thevaccinenetwork.com using the Job Title as the subject of the email.